Mike Goodson, Carolina's former third-stringer who filled in for the injured Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams two seasons ago by running for 452 yards and three TDs in three 2010 starts, was brought in to replace Bush as McFadden's backup.
Goodson played in all 16 games two seasons ago while filling in briefly, but last season, he very rarely saw the field (one reception, 11 kick returns all season). He was hit hard during practice about a week ago and was carted off the field with an injured neck, but is expected to be ready for the opening of the regular season.
McFadden's NFL career has certainly gotten off to a rocky start. The fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft, McFadden has yet to play a complete season as he now enters his fifth year in the Raiders organization.
Running for 1,157 yards and seven TDs two seasons ago while averaging 5.2 yards per carry or better for two straight campaigns, McFadden has certainly shown ability and potential. It's inconsistency, however, that has made it tough for Oakland's fanbase, and fantasy owners everywhere, to watch.
A guy who was once regarded as a true No. 1 back and a lock to break 1,000 rushing yards and close to double-digit TDs totals yearly is now seen as an injury-prone risk. His best season by far was 2010, when he ran for over 1,000 yards the only time of his career yet still only started 13 games due to a hamstring injury suffered on October 3.
Over his career, RunDMC has averaged 657 yards and four touchdowns a season. Those are the types of numbers you'd see a second-string, possibly even a third-string running back, putting up. But in just 32 starts over four season, it appears as though he's seen about as much playing time as a backup wo...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
